Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.9° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 1st Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 3rd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 3rd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.8
E
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
48
47
36
39
115
103
72
47
30
23
41
23
28
53
51
37
31
15
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
N
10
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
E
20
SE
20
E
15
NNE
10
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
Wind State
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
11:57PM1.53m
12:09PM1.75m
00:53AM1.46m
1:06PM1.67m
1:58AM1.40m
2:11PM1.60m
3:11AM1.38m
3:24PM1.55m
4:26AM1.41m
4:38PM1.55m
5:32AM1.48m
5:45PM1.57m
Low Tide
5:52AM0.32m
6:41PM0.18m
6:47AM0.40m
7:42PM0.25m
7:51AM0.48m
8:51PM0.30m
9:06AM0.52m
10:03PM0.31m
10:25AM0.50m
11:10PM0.28m
11:35AM0.43m
00:09AM0.24m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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